Garments / Hats & Earwarmers How to Crochet a Winter Beanie: Free Pattern Alaskan Delights Hat Updated December 3, 2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!58Shares Learn how to crochet a winter beanie with my free step-by-step pattern in 5 sizes with an assisting video tutorial. When the cold winds start to bite and the nights draw in, there’s nothing quite like a handmade crochet beanie to keep you cosy and stylish. Introducing the Alaskan Delights Beanie, a winter essential that combines warmth, texture, and timeless charm. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. Where to Shop Yarn3. Measurements & Gauge4. Pattern Notes5. PDF Pattern6. Convert Pattern Terms7. Terms & Abbreviations8. Special Stitches 9. Alpine Stitch10. Right-handed11. Left-handed12. Pin For Later13. FREE Crochet Pattern: Alaskan Delights Hat14. Band15. Main Beanie Section16. Baby Size17. Toddler Size18. Child Size19. Tween Size20. Adult Size21. Decreasing: For all sizes 22. Finishing23. Crochet Beanie PatternsVIEW MORE▼ Materials & Tools Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran in Ivory (221) and Sky Blue (226). 1-2 50g balls depending on size. (160m, (174 yards) should be enough for 1 hat in any size. Hook: 5mm Scissors Darning Needle Pom pom with elastic attachment 2cm Button Where to Shop Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners Measurements & Gauge 15 sts x 20 rows (4 inch x 4 inch, worked in dc) 20 sts x 6.5 rows (4 inch x 4 inch worked in BLOhtr) Head circumference (in inches) Baby15″Toddler17″Child19″Tween21″Adult22″ Pattern Notes Pattern written for Baby with Toddler, Child, Tween and Adult sizes in parentheses. Written in UK Terms but switchable to US terms below. You will be working from the band, upwards to the top of the hat. The main beanie section is worked in the round. Each round is joined with a slip stitch. When decreasing, you will be working in a spiral without joining rounds. PDF Pattern The 5-page ad-free pattern contains additional photos. click here pdf pattern Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Stitch(s): St(s) Back Loop Only: BLO Chain(s): Ch(s): Yarn over and pull up a loop. Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you willhave two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, youwill have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pullthrough remaining two loops. Special Stitches Front Post Treble Crochet(s): fptr(s): Yarn over, insert hook around post of stitch from frontto back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook.Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Double crochet two together(s): dc2tog: (Insert hook into next st, yarn over, pullthrough) two times, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pullthrough both loops on hook. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Alpine Stitch Need a quick refresh on alpine stitch before starting the pattern? Don’t worry – I’ve got you! You can check out the whole blog post here: Alpine Stitch or catch up with the video here: Right-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Left-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Pin For Later To unlock this FREE crochet pattern all you need to do is enter your email to join our mailing list and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. Your grow account is separate from your Bella Coco account which you use to access your purchased patterns. FREE Crochet Pattern: Alaskan Delights Hat You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Band With MC, chain 10 (13, 13, 18, 18) + 2 for turning. Row 1: Tr in 3rd ch from hook. Tr across, turn. [10 (13, 13, 18, 18) tr, turning ch] Row 2: Ch 2 (does not class as a st here or throughout), Tr in BLO of first st and across. [10 (13, 13, 18, 18) tr] Repeat row 2 until band measures approximately 15 (17, 19, 21, 22) inches when lightly stretched. Fold short ends of band together and insert hook into first st and corresponding stitch of opposite side. SS across to join. Do not tie off. Main Beanie Section You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. You will be working along the long side of the band to form the hat. Round 1: Ch1, dc evenly around. Join [50, (58, 64, 70, 74) dc] Row 2-4: Ch1, dc in each st around, Join. Tie off and attach CC. Round 5: Ch2 (does not class a st) Tr in base of ch-2 and each st around. Join. [50, (58, 64, 70, 74) tr] Round 6: Ch1, dc in same st and in each st around. Join. Round 7: Ch2, *fptr around tr from 2 rows down, tr in next st, repeat from around. Join. Round 8: Ch1, dc in base of ch and each st around. Join. Round 9: Ch2, *tr in next st, fptr around tr two rows below; repeat from * around. Join. Round 10: Ch1, dc in base of ch and each st around. Join. Round 11: Repeat round 7. Tie off, change to MC. Baby Size Round 12-13: Repeat round 10 [50 dc] Toddler Size Round 12-15: Repeat round 10 [58 dc] Child Size Round 12-17: Repeat round 10 [64 dc] Tween Size Round 12-19: Repeat round 10 [70 dc] Adult Size Round 12-19: Repeat round 10 [74 dc] Decreasing: For all sizes Great news! To decrease, you will no longer need to count your rows as we will be working in a spiral. Decreasing round: *dc in next 5 (5, 6, 7, 7 sts), dc2tog; repeat from * until 14 (14, 16, 18, 18 sts) remain. Tie off leaving a long tail end for sewing. Finishing Using a darning needle, weave ends into the front loop of every stitch and pull tight. Secure without cutting off. Attach button to the top, inside of the hat and sew in ends. Insert crochet hook into centre circle from inside to outside, pull loop on pom pom through and attach to button. Crochet Beanie Patterns Harlow Beanie Truly Beanie Prim Beanie I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!58Shares Further Reading... Learn How to Crochet a Houndstooth Cowl: Free Pattern October 18, 2024 How to Crochet a Granny Square Crochet Poncho October 31, 2024 Free Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Granny Stripes Hat March 17, 2019 9 Comments Kayleen Russell May 9, 2020 at 12:51 pm Hi Love this pattern just wondering if you fold up band and stitch it up Reply victoriajones192 June 9, 2020 at 4:04 am Do you think there will be a video tutorial at some point? I love this hat but Im rubbish at reading patterns! Reply Claire June 11, 2020 at 12:40 pm When decreasing for the hat do you continue decreasing at the same rate, ie for the child hat would you do 6 DC then a decrease continuously until you have 18 stiches? That is what I have done but I am not sure it looks correct? Thanks Reply Catherine September 21, 2020 at 4:18 am Hi. Firtsly thank you for sharing all your lovely designs for free. I am relatively new to crocheti and knitting & your website and tutorials have been an amazing resource. I have made the gauge for the hat however I’m half an inch larger than the suggested size. I’m using the same size yarn and have tried decreasing my hook size too 4.5mm. I don’t think I can decrease my hook size again, without the stitches becoming too tight – shall I find a slightly lighter wight fabric? What would you advise? Thanks Reply Penny November 27, 2020 at 9:10 pm In your Band instruction, it begins with “With MC”. What is MC? Reply Nicola August 22, 2021 at 10:37 pm Thanks so much for this beautiful pattern 🙂 Reply Kristina November 19, 2021 at 9:20 am Hi, Is it 1x50g of each colour? Thank you Reply Kris November 20, 2021 at 7:37 pm Hi! This pattern is lovely and I’m going to be making a bunch of hats with it for my family this holiday season. I was wondering though if you had any recommendations for which button and pom pom I should buy for it. I’m having a bit of trouble finding one. Thank you for the amazing pattern! <3 Reply Carol September 4, 2023 at 2:59 pm Hi . Love this pattern but I’m quite new to crochet and I’m having trouble at the part where you join the hat band and make a row of dc to start the main beanie . It’s too bulky so I’m sure I’m doing it wrong . I’m finding it difficult to locate each stitch for the slip stitch row closing the band so that could be my problem. Any video tutorial available to help with this please ? TIA Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
